~ Spring Issue -
2008 ~
By Buzz Walker --
Oak Hills Teaching Professional
Decision 14-4/3 Player Hits Behind Ball and Then
Strikes Moving Ball...
This time we
will look at one of the new decisions of golf for 2008.
Question:
In playing a chip shot, a player's club strikes the
ground several inches behind the ball and does not come into contact with the
ball. However, the ground is struck with enough force to cause the ball to move.
The player's club continues and strikes the ball while it is moving. What is the
ruling?
Answer:
The player must count his stroke and add a penalty
stroke under rule 14-4. Even though the club itself did not initially strike the
ball, the ball was put into motion due to the stroke; therefore, Rule 14-4
applies. (New)
Hit them straight!
Buzz Walker
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